Taiwan bets on co-funded FAMs to build stronger trade partnerships in India
July 14, 2026 | Press Release For decades, familiarisation (FAM) trips have followed a predictable formula: destinations invite travel agents on fully hosted journeys in the hope that first-hand experience will translate into future business. Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) is now questioning whether that model is enough. In a first for the Indian market, the […]
OA Globe DMC Deepens Azerbaijan’s India Push with Trade Engagements in Ahmedabad and Mumbai
July 10, 2026 | Press Release As India’s appetite for emerging international destinations continues to grow, Azerbaijan is strengthening its visibility among the country’s travel trade through a series of focused industry engagements. OA Globe DMC recently hosted exclusive networking events in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, bringing together leading travel agents, tour operators, MICE planners, wedding […]
‘India Is No Longer an Emerging Market—It’s a Maturing One’: General Travel New Zealand Bets on Knowledge-Led Growth
July 10, 2026 | By Anita Shah Positioning education as its biggest sales tool, General Travel New Zealand has returned to India with the second edition of its multi-city roadshow, aiming to equip the country’s travel advisors with deeper destination knowledge rather than simply selling tourism products. The six-city initiative, which commenced in Mumbai with […]
Sharaf Travel India Partners with Aqua Expeditions to Expand Luxury Expedition Cruising in India
July 9, 2026 | Press Release Sharaf Travel India has announced a strategic partnership with Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning luxury expedition cruise operator, to strengthen the presence of yacht-style expedition cruising in the Indian market. The collaboration will give Indian travellers access to Aqua Expeditions’ portfolio of small-ship ocean and river expeditions, offering immersive journeys […]
SATTE Quantifies Its Economic Contribution for the First Time, Reports ₹193 Crore Impact
Press Release | July 10, 2026 In a first for India’s exhibitions industry, the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) has launched an independent Economic Impact Report, developed in partnership with EY, quantifying the exhibition’s contribution to the economy and highlighting its broader influence on India’s travel and tourism ecosystem. The report, unveiled at […]
Saudi Introduces ‘Package Visa’ to Integrate Travel Bookings with Visa Applications
Press Release | July 7, 2026 Saudi has unveiled Package Visa, a new digital initiative that integrates tourist visa applications directly with travel bookings, making it easier for international travellers to plan and visit the Kingdom. The rollout has begun through qualified travel and tourism service providers in select international markets, with a broader global […]
Revel Travel Partners with Kappa FuturFestival to Target India’s Growing Festival Tourism Market
June 24, 2026 | Press Release As experience-led travel continues to shape outbound tourism trends, Revel Travel has partnered with Italy’s Kappa FuturFestival to make one of Europe’s biggest electronic music festivals more accessible to Indian travellers. The company has been appointed as an official travel partner for Kappa FuturFestival 2026, which will take place […]
Baden-Württemberg Launches Dedicated Tourism Initiatives in India in partnership with AVIAREPS India
June 11, 2026 | Press Release Bets Big on India, Showcasing Southwest Germany Beyond the Usual European Trail Germany’s southwest state of Baden-Württemberg is strengthening its tourism ambitions in India with a dedicated market outreach strategy aimed at tapping into the country’s rapidly growing outbound travel segment. Through a partnership with AVIAREPS India, the destination […]
Dusit International Expands India Footprint with Signing of Dusit Princess Rishikesh in Uttarakhand
Press Release | June 9 ,2026 Thailand-based hospitality company Dusit International has announced plans to strengthen its India portfolio with the signing of a new hotel management agreement for Dusit Princess Rishikesh, an upscale mixed-use hospitality development in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal region. Developed in partnership with Atmosphere, the project is expected to open in 2031 […]
‘India Is Central to Our Premium Growth Story’: Malaysia Airlines on Expansion, Connectivity and the New Indian Traveller
By Anita Shah | June 9, 2026 As Indian outbound travel evolves from purely price-driven decisions to experience-led journeys, airlines are being pushed to rethink how they engage with one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets. For Malaysia Airlines, India is no longer just a high-volume source market — it is a strategic pillar shaping […]
